as for mitt romney? >> one of his big challenges for this entire campaign has not been able to connect with the common man, woman, child. he has to come across as connecting and genuine and likable. they it that makes a connection is making a better connection with the public. >> the stakes could not be higher. athena jones, cnn, washington. >> you can watch that go to our new channel. comcast 193 for the latest news, weather and traffic updates and to watch all the presidential speeches. uninterrupted. and on digital 4.2. >> president obama is cheering the rebound of the auto industry saying that it is a sign of progress. rescuing general motors and chrysler. they say that the nation's refusal to give up on the struggling auto industry is paying off. >> the auto industry sales are the highest they have been in four years. together, they have created one quarter of and 1 million jobs in america and not just making more cars and trucks we are making better trucks. and cars. >> they are large employers in